Routledge - The Contentious Politics of Statebuilding Book

Explore the complex relationship between domestic and international statebuilding actors with this academic study from Routledge. As part of the Routledge Studies in Intervention and Statebuilding series, this book addresses a significant gap in current political theory. While previous studies have relied on concepts like hybridity and friction, this work introduces new conceptual tools designed for empirical study. By applying frameworks from Contentious Politics literature, the author provides a fresh way to analyze statebuilding dynamics. Readers will learn how to use specific mechanisms such as political opportunity structures, mobilizing structures, and framing to trace the movements and actions of various actors. This text serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in the political science of intervention and the practical mechanics of state development.